Our rabbi was a seasoned pro for which my control issues were no match. He cautioned us to create a set of questions vs. something more drawn out. I now recognize — and appreciate — that he was trying to steer us clear of a simcha turned shonde — ie: a ceremony that lasts longer than 20 minutes.
Read MoreA lot has happened since the last time I published a post - most notably, I got married two weeks ago. I have no regrets about the amazing man I married, our beyond incredible and supportive families, and the future we will build together. That said - and you don't have to be planning a wedding to know this as a truth - planning a wedding can be a painful process. Things will go wrong, feelings will be hurt, and you'll be struggling to stay focused on the end result, the ultimate ROI: you'll soon be marrying your soulmate. While I compiled a list of 5 things that I found to be the antithesis of wedding-planning bliss, I'm sure there are many more that could qualify.
Read MoreLet’s be honest . . . sanity doesn’t suit me. Being normal, simple, and easy-to-please has never been by shtick, and likely never will be. Within a week of starting work at my current job,...
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